STRAW (2025)
Kernel Score: 88% · 925 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Released: 2025-06-05
Runtime: 105 minutes
Where to watch STRAW
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
What will be her last straw? A devastatingly bad day pushes a hardworking single mother to the breaking point — and into a shocking act of desperation.
STRAW parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that STRAW is an R-rated drama about a struggling single mother pushed to a desperate, violent breaking point, including a hostage situation.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts a hostage situation and intense confrontations stemming from the protagonist's breaking point.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah Wiltkinson
- Sherri Shepherd as Nicole
- Teyana Taylor as Detective Kay Raymond
- Sinbad as Benny
- Rockmond Dunbar as Chief Wilson
- Ashley Versher as Tessa George
- Mike Merrill as Detective Grimes
- Glynn Turman as Richard
- Shalèt Monique as Rayah Dunnam
- Diva Tyler as Isabella
STRAW FAQ
Is STRAW good?
STRAW has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 925 audience ratings.
Where can I watch STRAW?
In the US you can stream STRAW on Netflix.
Is STRAW OK for kids?
STRAW is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that STRAW is an R-rated drama about a struggling single mother pushed to a desperate, violent breaking point, including a hostage situation.
What movies are like STRAW?
If you liked STRAW, try Prisoners, Inside Man, Dog Day Afternoon and Before the Devil Knows You're Dead.